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NBZ Apparel was featured during a discussion about designing adaptive apparel for people living with disabilities as we tackle this topic from a user-centered perspective and address innovative materials and design approaches for the burgeoning market. The symposium was held on March 19, 2019 at the University of Missouri and hosted by the Department of Textiles and Apparel Management.

The Stoner-Thomas School held a “Night To Shine Fashion Show” in order to fundraise, featuring students in adaptive clothing donated by NBZ Apparel. The students had a wonderful time and enjoyed being able to be the stars of the night.

It all started when Karen Bowersox noticed her granddaughter, Maggie, who has Down syndrome, had trouble finding jeans that fit her. After customizing jeans for Maggie, Bowersox created Downs Designs, selling clothes designed for people with Down syndrome. Bowersox quickly realized her jeans could help those with limited use of their hands or upper bodies. “I’ve realized that jeans without buttons or zippers don’t have to be limited to men with Down syndrome.” Seeing the need for more accessible options, Bowersox expanded Downs Designs into NBZ Apparel.

Even from an outsider’s perspective, it doesn’t take long to identify a central focus in William Herron’s life — service. Herron currently serves as the marketing director for both Downs Designs Dreams and NBZ Apparel, a for-profit social good enterprise strengthened by investor backing. Created with a mission to aid typical body types who are faced with dressing challenges, the NBZ brand was constructed with soft, stretchy, sensory-friendly material and elastic waistbands with no buttons, zippers or tags. For every three pairs sold, NBZ Apparel will donate a pair to that cause. All veteran cause donations will directly go towards Downs Designs Dream’s Support-A-Veteran Program.

Continuing their social good impact and community support NBZ Apparel donated 140 pairs of NBZ Boy’s jeans to The Hope Chest of Lake County. The Hope Chest is an all-volunteer based organization dedicated to a mission of providing clean clothing and new shoes to school children in Lake County. Their focus is that all children may attend school with dignity and pride.

NBZ Apparel, known for adaptive wear, was at the event to donate pairs of jeans and khakis to each veteran. William Herron, marketing director for NBZ, said the company helped support the Vietnam Wall in Perry. Were are always is looking for ways to help more veterans. “I was in the military, which is why all these things are passionate to me,” he said.